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Pritzker’s agenda passes
Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker scored several victories over the weekend, as the General Assembly passed numerous bills that were integral parts of his agenda. In a historic final weekend, lawmakers…
As river rises, so does community
The threat of flooding has brought community service and volunteer efforts to the fore in Monroe County and surrounding areas. Residents have volunteered their time and resources to help those…
Police Blotter | 5/29/19
(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven…
Man sought in connection with stolen truck
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for assistance in locating a Granite City man in connection with the recent theft of a pickup truck near Valmeyer. Shortly…
Structure fire in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 5:40 p.m. Monday to reports of a structure fire at 941 N. Main Street. Initial reports said there was heavy fire and smoke. The…
Camper on fire in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 5:20 p.m. Monday to 747 Hill Castle Road for reports of a camper on fire. Millstadt and Waterloo fire departments were also called to…
Hawks fall in state final
For the third straight year, a Monroe County baseball team played in the IHSA Class 1A state final at Dozer Park in Peoria. Unfortunately, all three of those appearances resulted…
Downing dominant for ‘Dogs in sectional title win
Waterloo ace righthander Drake Downing continued his postseason mastery, pitching the Bulldogs to the Class 3A Salem Sectional championship on Saturday. Waterloo downed Carbondale, 3-1. Last Saturday, Downing outdueled Columbia…
Hawks to play for state title
The Gibault Catholic High School baseball team will play for its first state title since 2013 after downing Steeleville, 12-4, in the Class 1A state semifinal Friday afternoon at Dozer…
I-255 crash Thursday evening
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 6:30 p.m. Thursday for a two-vehicle crash on I-255 westbound near the Jefferson Barracks Bridge in Columbia. No medical transport was required.